Assistant Dean, Student Success

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED); Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma

Wellness programs

Job summary

NEOMED’s College of Medicine seeks an Assistant Dean, Student Success, to lead programs that empower medical students to thrive academically and professionally. You will oversee student conduct, professionalism, and related support services in collaboration with university and clinical partners.

The role focuses on academic success, residency placement processes, and coaching students toward successful degree completion within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Minimum five years' experience with students in higher education student personnel/administration.
• Five years' experience with residency match process preferred; curriculum development, advising or counseling experience required.
• Board certified considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain student conduct and professionalism standards and oversee related programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with offices to advise students academically and support career planning.
• Oversee NRMP/Match processes and provide guidance for residency applications.
• Lead administrative oversight of the Badging Program and participate in admissions activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a learning environment aligned with accreditation standards.

Skills

Student affairs

Advising

Residency match

Curriculum development

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University's (NEOMED) College of Medicine, Office of Academic Affairs. NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking an Assistant Dean, Student Success, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. Lead programs and initiatives that empower medical students to thrive academically and professionally, overseeing student success, conduct, and professionalism efforts in collaboration with university and clinical partners.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Position Type

Admin/Professional

Department

COM Academic Affairs

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Pay Grade

MN14

Starting Salary Range

$127,968 – $149,296, commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement

• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off

• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

The Assistant Dean of Student Success is responsible for engaging with students in all phases that lead to the successful completion of the medical degree program. This position provides direct administrative leadership for activities related to medical student conduct and professionalism processes within the medical school. Interacts internally with university shared service units and departments and externally with clinical sites.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Student Conduct and Professionalism

Establish and maintain student conduct and professionalism standards for the college, create a robust coaching program, the Professionalism Success Team, focused on professionalism and conduct issues, and implement and enforce standards. Oversee and manage reporting of student misconduct or unprofessional behavior, ensures timely review, documentation, and resolution in accordance with institutional policies and accreditation standards. Collaborate with Student Services, medical education leadership, faculty, staff, students, and clinical partners to address professionalism concerns, guide appropriate follow-up actions, and support a learning environment that upholds the behavioral and ethical expectations of the medical profession.

Academic and Career Advising

Develop and maintain relationships with the Office of Medical Education, Learning Center and Academic and Career Advisors while managing a robust plan designed to advise students academically and identify students in need of academic support. Serve as career advisor to M1-M4 students assisting students in negotiating the complexities of elective choice, specialty choice and match. Participate in class meetings and other events related to academic success. Lead the Academic Success Team program, which includes basic scientists and clinical faculty who coach/counsel students identified at academic risk.

Residency Applications and Match

Participate in all NRMP/Match‑related processes to ensure medical students meet national requirements, adhere to timelines, and understand critical policies governing residency placement. In concert with the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, will ensure all policies and practices related to residency application and placement are updated yearly to the current standards across all matching specialties and programs. Provide student support throughout Match Week, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely resolution of issues that may affect student outcomes. Contribute to the creation, review, and quality assurance of Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPEs), a high‑stakes document essential to residency selection and institutional reputation.

Administrative Oversight

Oversee the Badging Program, a pioneering program that awards badges to recognize and celebrate students who demonstrate exceptional initiative by acquiring extracurricular, specialized knowledge and skills in areas of focus. May participate in admissions interviews and serve on other committees.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O.
• Minimum five years' experience with students in higher education student personnel/administration.
• Five years' experience with residency match process preferred; curriculum development, advising or counseling experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certified

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.